Aberystwyth University collaborates in £1m international research effort into liver fluke
Queen's University Belfast is spearheading an £1 million international research effort to combat liver fluke - a parasite which causes disease in livestock, resulting in billions of pounds in losses every year to farmers around the world. Welsh Country
Queen's University Belfast is spearheading an £1 million international research effort to combat liver fluke - a parasite which causes disease in livestock, resulting in billions of pounds in losses every year to farmers around the world. Welsh Country
FSA Offers Guidance on Feed Hygiene Regulations
UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation. The Pigsite
UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation. The Pigsite
Cutting tests for Bovine TB will not be popular
A MOVE to cut the number of tests for bovine TB in the New Forest “will not be popular”, says the Forest Verderers’ clerk. Salisbury Journal
A MOVE to cut the number of tests for bovine TB in the New Forest “will not be popular”, says the Forest Verderers’ clerk. Salisbury Journal
Liverpool animal feed firm secures £250,000 bank facility to meet demand
SPECIALIST animal feed manufacturer B Tickle & Sons has secured a £250,000 working capital facility from NatWest to support a seasonal increase in demand for its products. Liverpool Daily Post
SPECIALIST animal feed manufacturer B Tickle & Sons has secured a £250,000 working capital facility from NatWest to support a seasonal increase in demand for its products. Liverpool Daily Post
Livestock Auctioneers back cattle EID
The Livestock Auctioneers Association has announced its support for EID in cattle. And while other industry groups are being less vocal on the subject, it would appear such a system is generally viewed quite favourably. Farmers Guardian
The Livestock Auctioneers Association has announced its support for EID in cattle. And while other industry groups are being less vocal on the subject, it would appear such a system is generally viewed quite favourably. Farmers Guardian
Merial To Merge With Intervet/Schering-Plough
GLOBAL - A global leader in animal health will be created as Merial announces it will merge with Intervet/Schering-Plough.
GLOBAL - A global leader in animal health will be created as Merial announces it will merge with Intervet/Schering-Plough.
Rare triplet calves born on a Cornish farm
A cow in Cornwall has beaten odds of 100,000 to one by giving birth to triplets. BBCi
A cow in Cornwall has beaten odds of 100,000 to one by giving birth to triplets. BBCi
Carlisle Blondes In Demand
Northumberland breeders Peter and James Weightman of the Hallfield herd based at Peterlee secured the leading price of 7,000gns at the early spring show and sale for the Blonde Society at Carlisle. Stackyard
Northumberland breeders Peter and James Weightman of the Hallfield herd based at Peterlee secured the leading price of 7,000gns at the early spring show and sale for the Blonde Society at Carlisle. Stackyard
Plans for giant-size dairy unit are riddled with flaws
MANY claims have been made in the last few weeks about the proposed new "super-dairy" in Nocton.
MANY claims have been made in the last few weeks about the proposed new "super-dairy" in Nocton.
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